George Lamming was a pivotal voice in postcolonial literature, renowned for his profound explorations of identity, displacement, and the enduring legacy of colonialism in the Caribbean and beyond. His narratives masterfully weave together the personal and the political, offering readers an intimate look at the struggles and triumphs of individuals navigating a world shaped by historical power imbalances. Lamming's distinctive prose captures the rhythms of Caribbean speech while delving into complex psychological and social themes, making his work essential for understanding the modern postcolonial experience. He dedicated his life to examining the cultural and psychological impact of empire, advocating for a nuanced understanding of history and identity.
In one of the most important of all Caribbean novels, first published in 1958, Lamming probes beneath the surface of apparent reality to explore an ethics of perception, communication and knowledge. In its tension between tragedy and hope, its poetry and multiple layerings, Lamming's novel invites the reader to envision both the possibilities of change and the difficulty of achieving it. --Book Jacket.
Caribbean novelist George Lamming's classic novel of magic, politics, and cultural identity
Its poetic imaginative writing has never been surpassed Tribune
A compelling and intricate novel of emigration and the effects of colonialism on a people